Can you experience brain zaps even if you didn't take any medication?

[Staciel]

I've read that one experience brain zaps if stops taking medication, but what if I didn't take medication at all, only valerian.

[Agora1]

It's true Staciel in that weaning off medication can cause brain zaps but

it's also true for persistent elevated stress, without being on any meds.

[Staciel in reply to Agora1]

Thank you, Agora1!

[Meredyn in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for confirming this, Agora! I've been experiencing this intensely lately and it's a new elemebt of the anxiety for me. I really didn't think it had any new surprises. Sheesh......😲❤

[Staciel in reply to Meredyn]

Same here, Meredyn! What a versatile state anxiety is.

[Meredyn in reply to Staciel]

It certainly is, Staciel! It has so many disguises.......❤❤

[Laylow]

I have ! Can you describe yours?

[Staciel in reply to Laylow]

I do not have them anymore. There in no anxiety. Only sometimes I feel them because of my upper back and neck pain. They are related

[Laylow in reply to Staciel]

Ok I’m experiencing them like every other year or years before another one happen. It’s scary. No meds I’ve ever taken.

[Staciel in reply to Laylow]

But what happens before that? Maybe you are stressed?

[Laylow in reply to Staciel]

Very stressed! Anxiety

[Staciel in reply to Laylow]

Then all I can say give it time. It shall pass, but it might be up to 6 months or even a year. Till then try not to freak out when you experience them. As time passes your brain will stop perceiving them as dangerous.

[Laylow in reply to Staciel]

Thank you

[Staciel in reply to Laylow]

Good luck! If you feel uncertain, don't hesitate to write.